New USCIS Payment Method: ACH Debit Now Accepted via Form G-1650
Published by VisaLex • August 2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially launched a faster, safer way to pay immigration filing fees: direct debit from a U.S. bank account using Form G-1650. This new payment option aligns with federal modernization efforts and is a major step forward in making the immigration process more secure and efficient.
What’s Changing?
Effective immediately, USCIS applicants can authorize payments directly from their U.S. bank accounts by submitting Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions along with their applications, petitions, or requests.
This change follows Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments to and from America’s Bank Account, which aims to streamline government transactions and reduce manual processing and fraud.
“America deserves better, and we intend to deliver.”
— Matthew J. Tragesser, USCIS Spokesman
Available Payment Methods (Until Oct. 28, 2025)
USCIS will continue accepting multiple payment types until October 28, 2025:
Payment Method | Required Form | Notes |
|---|---|---|
🏦 ACH Debit (Bank) | Form G-1650 | New, secure option |
💳 Credit Card | Form G-1450 | Prepaid cards accepted |
✉️ Paper Check/Money Order | No special form | Will be phased out after Oct. 28, 2025 |
After October 28, 2025, only ACH debit and credit card payments will be accepted.
What You Need to Know
- Sufficient Funds Required: Make sure your bank account or card has enough funds to cover all USCIS filing fees. Failed transactions may result in rejection of your application.
- No U.S. Bank Account? You can still use Form G-1450 to pay with a prepaid or regular credit card.
- Updated Policy: USCIS has revised its internal Policy Manual to officially recognize Form G-1650 as an approved method of payment.
Why It Matters
VisaLex applauds this move toward faster and more secure processing. ACH debit payments will:
- Reduce errors caused by manual check processing.
- Shorten wait times for receipt notices.
- Limit risks of fraud, theft, or lost payments.
- Simplify payments for clients and attorneys alike.
VisaLex Tip
If you're filing a petition soon, we recommend you start using ACH or credit card options right away to avoid delays or confusion later on. Our system is already equipped to help you process both forms—Form G-1650 (bank debit) and Form G-1450 (credit card)securely and accurately.
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